Children's Mentor

Vision for Education Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Salford is seeking a compassionate Children's Mentor to provide 1:1 and small-group support in a specialist school setting. You will help young people rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and contribute to improved attendance and wellbeing in a demanding but rewarding role.

The position is full-time and temporary, offering weekly PAYE pay of £475–£525 depending on experience and qualifications. Start date as per school needs.

Qualifications

• Calm, positive, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong empathy and ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils.
• Passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs or complex backgrounds.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring or pastoral support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support in a specialist school setting.
• Help students rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.
• Contribute to improving attendance, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Resilience

Calm approach

Safeguarding

Job description

Do you want a truly rewarding role where you can change a young person's life every single day?

Children's Mentor (full time, temporary)
Salford
£475 - £525 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date:

The School and Role

Vision For Education are the exclusive recruitment partner of The LINK Education Trust, a partnership of mainstream and special primary schools in Salford. We offer priority access to vacancies across the Trust, giving opportunities for consistent short and long-term work within their vibrant, inclusive schools.

We are looking for a compassionate and resilient Children's Mentor who is committed to making a lasting difference in young people's lives in Salford. This is a powerful opportunity to work with vulnerable young people who need positive role models, structure, and encouragement to succeed.

In this role, you will provide 1:1 and small group support within a specialist school setting in Salford, helping students rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning. You will play a vital part in improving attendance, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.

Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you will see the real impact of your work every day. If you are motivated by helping others grow, this role offers genuine personal and professional fulfilment.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

The ideal Children's Mentor will have:

• A calm, positive, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour
• Strong empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties, or complex backgrounds
• Previous experience in education, youth work, mentoring, alternative provision, PRU, or pastoral support
• A strong belief in safeguarding and child protection

Most importantly, you will be inspired by seeing young people develop in confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve their potential.

What we offer

As a Children's Mentor and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Aboutus

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are aChildren's Mentor based near Salford who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.

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